Orchidée vs The Tux
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
58%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Tux takes 3 of 4 categories.
OrchidéeChoose it for a floral and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The TuxChoose it for a patchouli and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Orchidée1/4
The Tux3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Tux
- Sillage & projection
- The Tux
- Value for money
- Orchidée
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Tux
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
OrchidéeLe BlancThe TuxMaison AlhambraWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.40/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%
4.20/ 5 · 1,141 votes
Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate80%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
63%Love
23%Like
7%Ok
3%Dislike
3%Hate
1,018 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Tux
SillageThe Tux
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOrchidéeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
vanilla83%
powdery65%
patchouli48%
balsamic30%
patchouli100%
warm spicy91%
vanilla83%
woody74%
amber65%
floral56%
Scent match58%Closely related · both vanilla, floral and patchouli
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
VanillaFloral NotesPatchouli
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
PatchouliVanillaSpicy NotesAmberFloral Notes
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesVanilla, Floral Notes and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Orchidée, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring82
Summer30
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#49,943
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#235
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews196
Category winnerThe TuxHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOrchidée by Le Blanc offers a straightforward, comforting scent built around sweet floral notes, smooth vanilla, and earthy patchouli. The opening greets the nose with an airy bouquet of floral notes that quickly softens into a gentle, powdery texture. As it settles, warm vanilla steps forward, bringing a dessert-like…
Reviews →The Tux by Maison Alhambra is an aromatic fragrance for those who appreciate a sharp, patchouli-forward profile. It centers on a resinous amber and vanilla base, grounding spicy elements to create a formal scent suitable for evening wear. This 2022 release offers a distinct character for individuals seeking a versatil…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Orchidée or The Tux?
The Tux takes 3 of 4 categories. Orchidée is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; The Tux is rated 4.20/5 from 1,141 votes. Choose Orchidée for a floral and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Tux for a patchouli and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Orchidée or The Tux?
The Tux lasts longest (The Tux 71/100, Orchidée 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Orchidée or The Tux?
The Tux projects furthest (The Tux 57/100, Orchidée 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Orchidée and The Tux smell similar?
Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, floral and patchouli accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Floral Notes and Patchouli.
Is Orchidée or The Tux better for summer or winter?
Orchidée suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Orchidée and The Tux?
Orchidée features Vanilla, Floral Notes and Patchouli. The Tux features Patchouli, Vanilla, Spicy Notes, Amber and Floral Notes.
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